Conjoined twins from Nigeria have been successfully separated after a
complex operation at a Tennessee hospital days before their first birthday.
Miracle and Testimony Ayeni were separated during 18 hours of surgery
that began on November 7 and ended on November 8th at Le Bonheur Children’s
Hospital,.
Memphis, spokeswoman Anne Glanker said.
"Miracle and
Testimony Ayeni came to Le Bonheur six months ago seeking help. They were born
conjoined at the lower half of their bodies, sharing multiple organs.
Connected, these girls would never be able to walk or ride a bike or even grow
up to have families of their own. But last week, our expert surgical team
performed a complex 18-hour surgery, successfully separating the twins. Today,
their parents are able to hold them separately," the hospital said.
The twins were joined together at the pelvis, a condition that occurs in
one of about 5 million births, said Dr. Max Langham, who led the surgery team.
"Without
separation, their future wasn't very good," Langham said at a news
conference on Tuesday. "They would grow up inconsistent, unable to
walk, totally dependent for all of their care and unable to participate in the
world fully."
On Wednesday, November 16th, the family had another reason to celebrate
as it was the twins' first birthday. Check out all the videos on the hospital
Facebook page.
Source: Facebook/lebonheur Childrens Hospital
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